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Are Small Kidneys A Symptom Of A Renal Disease?

I just had an ultrasound of my abdomen and it showed kidneys are small measuring under 10 cm. There appears to be cortical thinning. I am a 27 year old man, no medication, drugs, or alcohol. Healthy eating, not overweight. Could I have renal disease, if so what would cause this?
posted on Mon, 6 Feb 2017
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Hello,

It can be a congenital condition. You can go for an isotope scan to assess the functional status of the kidney. If the kidneys are functioning well, nothing much to worry and only close follow up is required.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family physician
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Are Small Kidneys A Symptom Of A Renal Disease?

Hello, It can be a congenital condition. You can go for an isotope scan to assess the functional status of the kidney. If the kidneys are functioning well, nothing much to worry and only close follow up is required. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family physician